Political parties ‘engaged in systemic abuse of personal data’

The main political parties in England are engaged in "systemic abuse of personal data", according to a new legal complaint which alleges they are breaking data protection law.

US executes second death row inmate in as many days

A second death row inmate has been executed in the US as the Trump administration continues to rush through a series of federal executions.

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to overturn election results

The US Supreme Court appears to have put the final nail in the coffin of Donald Trump's attempts to undo his election loss, rejecting a lawsuit seeking to throw out results in four states.

‘Long and difficult road ahead’ to tackle climate change

There is a "long and difficult road ahead" with 12 months to go until the landmark COP26 climate conference hosted by the UK, the UN secretary-general's special adviser on Climate Action has said.

Notorious Zodiac Killer’s coded message ‘cracked’ after more than 50 years

A team of amateur detectives appear to have cracked one of the notorious Zodiac Killer's coded messages - more than 50 years after it was sent.

How a community is coming together to look after its coronavirus victims

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to claim lives, a bereavement charity is encouraging young people to "give back" to those who have passed away in their local community. 

Armed Navy boats on standby to protect UK waters in case of no-deal Brexit

Armed Royal Navy boats are being prepared to patrol the UK's fishing waters in an apparent final warning shot to Brussels as negotiations enter the final 48 hours. 

List of Tier 3 areas to receive community testing revealed

The first wave of Tier 3 areas in England to receive the government's community testing have been announced.